Our Framework

Introduction

While we are still some time away from being able to do that, the current models account for our most important personality traits and can predict our behavior with a high degree of accuracy. Many of these models use personality "types" to help categorize people. While such an approach is useful for understanding human cognition, no model can ever predict exactly how you'll behave or who you truly are at your core – we're far too complex for that!

Our approach is to use a model that distills hundreds of personality traits, grouping them into high-level type categories that they relate to, while also drilling down into the traits that make you uniquely you. We've adopted approaches from several popular theories – such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and Big Five – to create a personality type system that's theoretically sound yet also practical and easy to understand.

We call our system NERIS Type Explorer®, and its insights have helped millions of people worldwide discover their personality type, along with approaches to work, relationships, and even relaxation that might best suit them.

The Five Personality Aspects

Our assessment examines five key personality aspects, each comprised of two opposite poles. Your personality type depends on which side of each aspect is more natural for you.